12/11/20151 We can understand the Bible Part 6. 12/11/20152 Principles #1: Occasion Consider the occasion when originally spoken or written. Who is speaking.

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12/11/20151 We can understand the Bible Part 6

12/11/20152 Principles #1: Occasion Consider the occasion when originally spoken or written. Who is speaking or writing (and who does he represent)? Who is being addressed (and Who do they represent)? How would the original audience have understood the meaning?

12/11/20153 Principles #2: Context Consider the context of the message. The immediate context—the statements just before and just after. The broader context— the occasion and message of the entire letter or speech. The subject context—all that we know from the Bible about the subject. God’s entire revelation and “flow” of Scripture.

12/11/20154 Principles #3: Language Consider the language used. How does the author use those words or phrases—on this and other occasions? How do other NT authors use those words or phrases? What kind of expression is it— literal, figurative, poetic, a proverbial saying? Are there translation or textual issues involved?

12/11/20155 The Bible was never written to answer specifically every possible eventuality that may arise in life, but there are principles in Scripture that give us divine guidance concerning the issues we face today.

12/11/20156 Jesus taught that such principles exist. He said, "Haven't you read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread – which was not lawful for them to do, but only for the priests." (Matthew 12:3-4)

12/11/20157 There is no doubt that those to whom Jesus spoke had read about this event many times, but never grasped the broad principle enshrined in the text. Jesus explains that human need - in this case, David relieving the hunger of himself and his men - is more important than ceremonial law.

12/11/20158 Hence his words, "Have you not read...?" This was a passage he expected them to understand.

12/11/20159 The Apostle Paul understood this principle very well. In his letter to Timothy, he says that the elders who both shepherd and teach the church are to be paid for their work. (1 Timothy 5:17) And where does Paul go for his proof text?

12/11/ Straight to Deuteronomy 25:4, a text with instruction for the fair treatment of an ox: "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain."

12/11/ Paul understood the principle that if God is concerned for the fair treatment of a working ox - that he can eat the fruit of his labour and must not be prevented from doing so - surely it follows that God is also concerned for the financial welfare of those who work in leading his church.

12/11/ FINDING AN EQUIVALENT FOR TODAY We need to learn to read the Bible with an eye open to the broader application of the text. For example, Jesus said, "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward." (Matthew 10:42)

12/11/ How can we take the words of Jesus about giving "A CUP OF COLD WATER" in His name and find an acceptable equivalent for today?

12/11/ If you went to Siberia – in winter, – the last thing they need is a cup of cold water. What would be an acceptable equivalent? Would a cup of hot soup, a warm blanket, or pair of gloves qualify? Of course they would. The rigid, narrow approach to Scripture embraced by the Pharisees, (and by some Christians today) was the root of so many of their problems.

12/11/ They would have taken the words of Jesus - "a cup of cold water" - and debated as to whether or not the water could be served in a glass, or must it only be a cup, and just how cold should the water be? Would lukewarm water be okay? Endless debate and discussion would have revolved around the text while the central point would have been missed entirely.

12/11/ Although we must be very careful It is legitimate to move outside the actual words of Scripture in embracing a principle that harmonises with the will of God. For example, we are told, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink." (Romans 12:20)

12/11/ To fulfill this instruction must the needs of our enemy be met only by supplying him with groceries and beverages, or could we fulfil the teaching of this Scripture by providing him with the funds to become self- employed? Could we fund a training course that would qualify him for gainful employment? Of course we could

12/11/ And if someone objects and says, "Where in the Bible does it say that we have the right to finance a training course for someone?" we reply by saying it is divinely enshrined in the words, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him".

12/11/ The Bible teaches us that meeting man's needs is more important than ceremonial law and that being merciful to one in need is always the right thing to do.

12/11/ But we must also realize that in doing good to our fellow man does NOT give us the right to IGNORE the Bible and start making up OUR OWN RULES AND LAWS for worship and religious practice

12/11/ The principles found in Scripture provide us with the authority from God to do what needs to be done in carrying out his will. And because "all Scripture is God-breathed" it is said to be "useful... for every good work". (2 Timothy 3:16) Let us always approach Scripture with prayer, reverence and humility so that we can understand how to apply the principles taught therein.